The decision was passed after the age of 21:09 was recorded by the earthquake of magnitude 5.2 in the local time between Greek islands of Amorgos and Santorini, which makes it the strongest in the last days. It is estimated that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kilometers.
The state of emergency will remain in force until 3. March in order to “respond to urgent needs and managed consequences,” officials said.
More than 11,000 people have already left Santorini, of which about 7,000 gone by ferry, while 4,000 traveled by plane.
On Thursday morning, at 07:50 local time, another magnitude earthquake was recorded 4.7 southwest of amorgos, after as long as 57 smaller lands.
Although more material damage has not been reported on the island so far, the authorities take precautions and prepare for the possibility of a stronger earthquake.
Greek Prime Minister Chirachos Micotakis is expected to visit Santorini on Friday.
Vasilis Karastatis, director of the geodynamic institute, told Ertnews that “seismic activity continues with the same intensity as in previous days.”
– We have a fairly large number of magnitude earthquakes above 4. Still, we are still not in a position to claim that there are indications that the seismic string will end soon. We are still halfway. We didn’t notice the weakening of activities or signs of her withdrawal, “he said.
Santorini visits several million tourists a year, but is currently not the season, which is why most evacuates are local residents and workers.
(Vijesti.ba / Fena)
